Vanuatu earthquake VIDEO: CCTV captures shocking moment when person and dog thrown by 7.3 magnitude quake
3 months ago

Vanuatu earthquake VIDEO: CCTV captures shocking moment when person and dog thrown by 7.3 magnitude quake

India TV News  

A magnitude 7.3 earthquake that struck off Vanuatu killed at least 14 people, injured hundreds more and caused widespread damage across the South Pacific island nation, officials said early on Wednesday. VIDEO: Dramatic moment quake hits car garage in Vanuatu CCTV showed the moment a powerful magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck just off the coast of Vanuatu on Tuesday. Eyewitness video showing the moment 7.4 earthquake hit a garage in Port Vila, Vanuatu, sending tools, a person and a dog flying. Vanuatu's position where the Indo-Australia tectonic plate moves beneath the Pacific Plate means earthquakes greater than magnitude 6 are not uncommon, and the country's buildings are intended to withstand quake damage.

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China sends experts to assist Vanuatu's post-earthquake response
2 months, 3 weeks ago

China sends experts to assist Vanuatu's post-earthquake response

China Daily  

A Chinese expert takes pictures of damages inside a building in Port Vila, Vanuatu, Jan 1, 2025. BEIJING -- At the request of the Vanuatu government, China has sent four experts to assist with post-earthquake response in the Pacific island country, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Monday. The four engineering experts from the China Earthquake Administration arrived in …

Vanuatu hit by another earthquake as hundreds of Australians return home
3 months ago

Vanuatu hit by another earthquake as hundreds of Australians return home

The Independent  

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Large earthquake hits battered Vanuatu
3 months ago

Large earthquake hits battered Vanuatu

Hindustan Times  

A magnitude-6.1 earthquake rattled buildings on Vanuatu's main island early Sunday but did not appear to have caused major damage, five days after a more powerful quake wreaked havoc and killed 12 people. Large earthquake hits battered Vanuatu The nation's most populous island, Efate, is still reeling from the deadly 7.3-magnitude temblor on Tuesday, which toppled concrete buildings and set …

Vanuatu earthquake to 'stretch thin' country's recovery from cascading disasters
3 months ago

Vanuatu earthquake to 'stretch thin' country's recovery from cascading disasters

ABC  

When the dust cleared from the pancaked Billabong surf shop on Port Vila's main street, bystanders ran straight towards the rubble. It took a "group effort" to save other survivors, with Vanuatu's Mobile Force and community members using their machinery to remove debris, letting ProRescue workers go in and retrieve people. Vanuatu's caretaker Disaster Management Minister John Salong said on …

What to know about Vanuatu, the Pacific island nation struggling to recover from a massive quake
3 months ago

What to know about Vanuatu, the Pacific island nation struggling to recover from a massive quake

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — A search expanded on Thursday for those killed or trapped alive by an earthquake in the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu, as rescue workers arriving from abroad fanned out through the capital, Port Vila, encountering flattened buildings that had not yet been searched. Three days after the violent magnitude 7.3 quake struck just offshore from Vanuatu’s …

Emotional moment Aussie families are reunited after escaping the carnage of Vanuatu where a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck leaving the holiday island in ruin
3 months ago

Emotional moment Aussie families are reunited after escaping the carnage of Vanuatu where a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck leaving the holiday island in ruin

Daily Mail  

This video is no longer available This video is no longer available More Aussies left stranded in Vanuatu after a deadly magnitude 7.3 earthquake rocked the Pacific island nation have arrived home. Hundreds of passengers touched down at Brisbane's International Airport at about on Thursday night after two Royal Australian Air Force planes were dispatched to the region to bring …

Vanuatu's tourism operators hope Australian visitors will help post-earthquake recovery
3 months ago

Vanuatu's tourism operators hope Australian visitors will help post-earthquake recovery

ABC  

Vanuatu's tourism operators had their hopes set on a bumper summer before Tuesday's deadly magnitude-7.3 earthquake struck Port Vila. Another popular resort near Port Vila, Erakor Island Resort, posted to social media on Wednesday reporting its guests were safe and staying across the lagoon at another resort, Warwick Le Lagon. Port Vila International Airport is only allowing relief and medevac …

Cyclone threat looms as Vanuatu struggles with earthquake aftermath
3 months ago

Cyclone threat looms as Vanuatu struggles with earthquake aftermath

ABC  

Vanuatu is at risk of landslides caused by severe weather following a deadly magnitude-7.4 earthquake, as the nation's weather bureau warns a low pressure system will bring rainfall early next week. The warning comes as Vanuatu's capital, Port Vila, remains without water after Tuesday's magnitude-7.3 earthquake damaged reservoirs and caused widespread destruction. Rescue efforts underway Emergency teams rescued seven survivors …

Vanuatu earthquake leaves 14 dead as prime minister declares state of emergency
3 months ago

Vanuatu earthquake leaves 14 dead as prime minister declares state of emergency

The Independent  

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Why Vanuatu should brace for even more aftershocks after this week's deadly quakes
3 months ago

Why Vanuatu should brace for even more aftershocks after this week's deadly quakes

ABC  

The death toll from Vanuatu's earthquake disaster continues to rise, with international search and rescue operations underway to help people hit by the initial quake and its aftershocks. At a magnitude of 7.3 and a depth of just 50km, the earthquake damaged many buildings and injured dozens of people in Port Vila, the Pacific nation's capital. Of course, earthquakes elsewhere …

Rescuers dig for survivors of deadly Vanuatu earthquake
3 months ago

Rescuers dig for survivors of deadly Vanuatu earthquake

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Vanuatu’s capital was without water on Wednesday, a day after reservoirs were destroyed by a violent magnitude 7.3 earthquake that wrought havoc on the South Pacific island nation, with the number of people killed and injured expected to rise. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Email Facebook X Reddit …

Rescuers dig for survivors of Vanuatu earthquake that killed 14 people and injured more than 200
3 months ago

Rescuers dig for survivors of Vanuatu earthquake that killed 14 people and injured more than 200

The Independent  

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14 confirmed dead in Vanuatu earthquake
Top News
3 months ago

14 confirmed dead in Vanuatu earthquake

Deccan Chronicle  

A powerful earthquake that struck Vanuatu has killed 14 people, the Pacific nation's government said in a disaster update obtained by AFP on Wednesday.The confirmed deaths included four in the capital Port Vila's hospital, six in a landslide, and four in a collapsed building where the toll was expected to rise further, it said.More than 200 people have been treated …

Vanuatu earthquake death toll rises to 14 as rescuers search for survivors
3 months ago

Vanuatu earthquake death toll rises to 14 as rescuers search for survivors

Al Jazeera  

UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs says one-third of the population affected by 7.3-magnitude quake. Dan McGarry, a Canadian-born journalist who has lived in Vanuatu for more than 20 years, said it was a “reasonable expectation” that the death toll would rise further. “We know from early reports that quite significant damage has occurred there, and on the …

14 killed in Vanuatu after 7.4 magnitude earthquake, rescue on for survivors
3 months ago

14 killed in Vanuatu after 7.4 magnitude earthquake, rescue on for survivors

India Today  

Rescuers in Vanuatu searched on Wednesday for people trapped under rubble a day after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck the Pacific nation's capital Port Vila, killing 14 people including two Chinese nationals and damaging commercial buildings, embassies and a hospital. Of the 14 confirmed deaths, six people had died in landslides, four in the collapsed Billabong building and four at …

Rescuers dig for survivors of Vanuatu earthquake with no water and unclear death toll
3 months ago

Rescuers dig for survivors of Vanuatu earthquake with no water and unclear death toll

LA Times  

Vanuatu’s capital was without water on Wednesday, a day after reservoirs were destroyed by a violent magnitude 7.3 earthquake that wrought havoc on the South Pacific island nation, with the number of people killed and injured expected to rise. The government’s disaster management office said early Wednesday that 14 deaths were confirmed, but hours later said nine had been verified …

First Australian crews en route to Vanuatu to assist rescuers after earthquake
3 months ago

First Australian crews en route to Vanuatu to assist rescuers after earthquake

ABC  

The first Australian relief flight carrying supplies and personnel is en route to Vanuatu where rescuers are searching for bodies underneath rubble in the wake of a 7.4-magnitude earthquake. "I really wanted to thank and acknowledge those Australian first responders who are leaving Australia today to help the people of Vanuatu after these tragic events," he said. The tremor that …

Rescuers dig for survivors of Vanuatu earthquake with no water, unclear death toll
3 months ago

Rescuers dig for survivors of Vanuatu earthquake with no water, unclear death toll

New Indian Express  

WELLINGTON: Vanuatu's capital was without water on Wednesday, a day after reservoirs were destroyed by a violent magnitude 7.3 earthquake that wrought havoc on the South Pacific island nation, with the number of people killed and injured expected to rise. The government's disaster management office said early Wednesday that 14 deaths were confirmed, but hours later said nine had been …

Major quake crushes buildings in Vanuatu capital, bodies seen
3 months, 1 week ago

Major quake crushes buildings in Vanuatu capital, bodies seen

Raw Story  

A powerful earthquake hit the Pacific nation of Vanuatu on Tuesday, smashing buildings in the capital Port Vila including one used by foreign embassies, with a witness telling AFP of bodies lying in the city. The ground floor of a four-story concrete block in Port Vila -- used by US, French, British, Australian and New Zealand diplomatic missions -- was …

Viral Video: Footage from Vanuatu earthquake today shows scared dog running around; social media left concerned
3 months, 1 week ago

Viral Video: Footage from Vanuatu earthquake today shows scared dog running around; social media left concerned

Live Mint  

A massive 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck the South Pacific island nation of Vanuatu on December 17, causing significant panic and reports of injuries. One video also displayed a damaged structure that houses several diplomatic missions, including those of the United States, Britain, France and New Zealand. A video of the earthquake shows people and a scared dog running around inside a …

One person dead after massive 7.3-magnitude Vanuatu earthquake triggers tsunami warnings
3 months, 1 week ago

One person dead after massive 7.3-magnitude Vanuatu earthquake triggers tsunami warnings

The Independent  

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Vanuatu earthquake: US, French embassies crushed; bodies seen in capital Port Vila, say reports
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3 months, 1 week ago

Vanuatu earthquake: US, French embassies crushed; bodies seen in capital Port Vila, say reports

Firstpost  

The 7.3-magnitude quake struck at a depth of 57 kilometres, some 30 kilometres off the coast of Efate, Vanuatu’s main island, at 12:47 pm, according to the US Geological Survey This screengrab taken from handout video footage posted on the Facebook account of Michael Thompson on December 17, 2024 shows people inspecting a damaged car trapped underneath a collapsed building …

Massive earthquake of Magnitude 7.3 hits Vanuatu, deaths feared
Top News
3 months, 1 week ago

Massive earthquake of Magnitude 7.3 hits Vanuatu, deaths feared

Hindustan Times  

A massive earthquake of magnitude of 7.3 struck the coast of Vanuatu, an island country in the South Pacific Ocean, leaving several buildings damaged along with witnesses claiming to have seen ‘bodies’ lying on streets. The quake also collapsed at least two bridges, said Thompson, who runs a zipline business in Vanuatu, and the ground floor of a concrete building …

Magnitude 7.3 quake hits Pacific island nation of Vanuatu
3 months, 1 week ago

Magnitude 7.3 quake hits Pacific island nation of Vanuatu

Deccan Chronicle  

A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck Tuesday just off the coast of Vanuatu in the South Pacific Ocean, the USGS said.The quake occurred at a depth of 57 kilometers and was centered 30 kilometers west of Port Vila, the largest city in the island nation. The jolt was followed by a magnitude 5.5 aftershock near the same location.It was not immediately …

Earthquake today: Magnitude 7.3 tremors hits Pacific island nation of Vanuatu
Trending News
3 months, 1 week ago

Earthquake today: Magnitude 7.3 tremors hits Pacific island nation of Vanuatu

Live Mint  

According to the USGS, a magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck just off the coast of Vanuatu in the South Pacific Ocean on Tuesday. A video posted on social media appeared to show a building that houses some diplomatic missions to Vanuatu — including those of Britain, France and New Zealand — with some damage to their structure, including buckled windows and …

7.3 magnitude earthquake hits Vanuatu
3 months, 1 week ago

7.3 magnitude earthquake hits Vanuatu

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — A magnitude 7.3 earthquake that struck off Vanuatu killed at least 14 people, injured hundreds more and caused widespread damage across the South Pacific island nation, officials said early Wednesday. This image made from a video shows a landslide near an international shipping terminal in Port Vila, Vanuatu following a powerful earthquake Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024. …

Magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes off the coast of Vanuatu sparking tsunami warning
3 months, 1 week ago

Magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes off the coast of Vanuatu sparking tsunami warning

Daily Mail  

A mammoth 7.4 magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of Vanuatu sparking an urgent tsunami warning. The series of earthquakes caused significant damage to the U.S Embassy to Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu. Hazardous tsunami waves between 0.3 and one metre are forecast for the coasts of Fiji, Kermadec Islands, Kiribati, New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon …

Magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes near Vanuatu capital
Top News
3 months, 1 week ago

Magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes near Vanuatu capital

Al Jazeera  

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake hit near Port Vila, Vanuatu, causing widespread damage and multiple casualties. Footage posted on social media showed buckled windows and collapsed concrete pillars on a building hosting foreign embassies in Port Vila, including those of the US, France, New Zealand and the UK, Reuters news agency reported. “There are people in the buildings in town,” Port …

Fears death toll could rise from Vanuatu's magnitude-7.3 earthquake near Port Vila
3 months, 1 week ago

Fears death toll could rise from Vanuatu's magnitude-7.3 earthquake near Port Vila

ABC  

There are grave fears the number of people killed and injured by a magnitude-7.3 earthquake that struck near Vanuatu's capital city of Port Vila could rise significantly. He said there were also "extensive landslides" on the road joining the Port Vila wharf to the city, and there were early reports that the runway at the city's airport had been damaged. …

Why earthquakes are more common in places such as Vanuatu
3 months, 1 week ago

Why earthquakes are more common in places such as Vanuatu

ABC  

A major earthquake has struck Vanuatu, causing major damage across its capital city. At 12:47pm AEDT, a magnitude-7.3 earthquake struck near Vanuatu's capital, Port Vila. Fabio Capitanio, an associate professor at Monash University's School of Earth Atmosphere and Environment, said the magnitude of Tuesday's earthquake was "comparable to the explosion of Mt St Helens in 1980". "Tectonic plates probably developed …

Earthquake of magnitude 7.3 hits Vanuatu, tsunami warning issued for coastal areas | VIDEO
3 months, 1 week ago

Earthquake of magnitude 7.3 hits Vanuatu, tsunami warning issued for coastal areas | VIDEO

India TV News  

A 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Vanuatu in the South Pacific on Tuesday, with its epicentre near Port Vila, the island nation’s largest city, the US Geological Survey reported. Tsunami warnings, unexplained effects Following the earthquake, the USGS issued a tsunami warning for some coastal areas in Vanuatu. Government websites in Vanuatu were reported offline after the earthquake, …

14 dead and hundreds injured after a magnitude 7.3 earthquake in Pacific nation of Vanuatu
3 months, 1 week ago

14 dead and hundreds injured after a magnitude 7.3 earthquake in Pacific nation of Vanuatu

New Indian Express  

WELLINGTON: At least 14 people are dead and hundreds more are injured after a magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck off Vanuatu on Tuesday, causing widespread damage across the South Pacific island nation. The earthquake occurred just before 1 PM at a depth of 57 kilometers and was centred 30 kilometers west of Port Vila, the largest city in Vanuatu, a group …

14 dead and scores injured in magnitude 7.3 quake in Vanuatu. Some people are trapped
3 months, 1 week ago

14 dead and scores injured in magnitude 7.3 quake in Vanuatu. Some people are trapped

LA Times  

A magnitude 7.3 earthquake caused a landslide near a cargo shipping terminal in Port Vila, Vanuatu, shown in an image from video. A magnitude 7.3 earthquake that struck off Vanuatu killed at least 14 people, injured hundreds more and caused widespread damage across the South Pacific island nation, rescuers and officials said early Wednesday. Clement Chipokolo, World Vision’s country director …

Powerful quake strikes Vanuatu, reportedly killing 14; US embassy suffers ‘significant damage’
3 months, 1 week ago

Powerful quake strikes Vanuatu, reportedly killing 14; US embassy suffers ‘significant damage’

CNN  

CNN — A powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, sparking a network outage, crushing vehicles and damaging multiple buildings, with reports of 14 people killed. While the US Embassy sustained significant damage, all personnel were able to safely evacuate the building,” the US embassy in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, said in an update on X. New Zealand’s foreign …

Watch ariels from California as 7.0 magnitude earthquake prompts tsunami warning
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Watch ariels from California as 7.0 magnitude earthquake prompts tsunami warning

The Independent  

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Tsunami warning lifted for coasts of Vanuatu and New Caledonia after magnitude-7.1 earthquake rocks the Pacific
1 year, 3 months ago

Tsunami warning lifted for coasts of Vanuatu and New Caledonia after magnitude-7.1 earthquake rocks the Pacific

ABC  

A magnitude-7.1 earthquake struck off the coast of the Pacific island nation Vanuatu late on Thursday, but a tsunami threat has passed and there have been no immediate reports of damage. Key points: Residents say it was a scary night waiting for the all clear on tsunami warnings There were initial threats of hazardous tsunami waves along the coasts of …

Powerful magnitude-7 earthquake strikes Vanuatu region
1 year, 4 months ago

Powerful magnitude-7 earthquake strikes Vanuatu region

The Independent  

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Earthquake of 4.5 magnitude jolts Myanmar, no reports of casualties
1 year, 10 months ago

Earthquake of 4.5 magnitude jolts Myanmar, no reports of casualties

India TV News  

An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.5 on the Richter scale struck Myanmar on Monday. Earlier, an earthquake of magnitude 7.7 that struck southeast of the Loyalty Islands in the French territory of New Caledonia triggered a tsunami warning for countries in the South Pacific on Friday. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center also said small waves were possible for Fiji, …

7.7 magnitude earthquake in far Pacific creates small tsunami off Vanuatu
1 year, 10 months ago

7.7 magnitude earthquake in far Pacific creates small tsunami off Vanuatu

The Independent  

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Earthquake of 7.7 magnitude hits near New Caledonia triggering tsunami warning
1 year, 10 months ago

Earthquake of 7.7 magnitude hits near New Caledonia triggering tsunami warning

Firstpost  

A 7.7-magnitude earthquake rocked the Pacific Ocean southeast of New Caledonia on Friday, generating a tsunami warning, according to US monitoring agencies. Tsunami waves of one to three metres above tide are likely in parts of Vanuatu’s coastal areas, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre in Honolulu. It also warned of possible smaller tsunami waves of 0.3-1.0 metres in …

Tsunami warning for Vanuatu, other islands after 7.7 magnitude earthquake shakes far Pacific
1 year, 10 months ago

Tsunami warning for Vanuatu, other islands after 7.7 magnitude earthquake shakes far Pacific

India TV News  

Tsunami warning: An earthquake of magnitude 7.7 that struck southeast of the Loyalty Islands in the French territory of New Caledonia triggered a tsunami warning to countries in the South Pacific on Friday. Tsunami Warning for other islands The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center also said small waves were possible for Fiji, Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, Guam and other Pacific islands. …

7.7 magnitude earthquake in far Pacific creates small tsunami
1 year, 10 months ago

7.7 magnitude earthquake in far Pacific creates small tsunami

Al Jazeera  

Tsunami threat passes for Vanuatu and New Caledonia, New Zealand warns of dangerous currents, coastal surges. Tsunami warnings have been lifted following a magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck beneath the Pacific Ocean southeast of New Caledonia. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said waves of less than half a metre were measured off Lenakel, a port town in the island nation …

State of emergency declared as two cyclones hit Vanuatu in 24 hrs
2 years ago

State of emergency declared as two cyclones hit Vanuatu in 24 hrs

Al Jazeera  

Hundreds of thousands of people are estimated to be affected after two Category 4 cyclones hit Vanuatu in 24 hours. A state of emergency has been declared in Vanuatu as Category 4 Cyclone Kevin brought gale-force winds and torrential rain to the Pacific nation battling its second large cyclone in a week and was also rattled by two earthquakes. Destructive …

Vanuatu braces for second major cyclone in two days, as northern province hit by earthquake
2 years ago

Vanuatu braces for second major cyclone in two days, as northern province hit by earthquake

ABC  

Vanuatu's capital is bracing for its second major tropical cyclone in two days, after one part of the country was hit with a magnitude-6.5 earthquake on Friday morning. Key points: Cyclone Kevin is passing through Vanuatu just days after Cyclone Judy caused widespread damage across the country Vanuatu's north was hit by magnitude-6.5 earthquake, but no major damage has been …

Tsunami warning after 7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes Pacific island nation
2 years, 2 months ago

Tsunami warning after 7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes Pacific island nation

The Independent  

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7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Pacific Nation Of Vanuatu, Tsunami Threat Issued: Report
2 years, 2 months ago

7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Pacific Nation Of Vanuatu, Tsunami Threat Issued: Report

ABP News  

The US Geological Survey said late Sunday that a 7.0-magnitude earthquake occurred just off the coast of Vanuatu in the Pacific, triggering a tsunami warning for the area, reported news agency AFP. #BREAKING 7.0-magnitude quake strikes Pacific nation of Vanuatu: USGS pic.twitter.com/sGfZNtgYrS — AFP News Agency January 8, 2023 "Tsunami waves reaching 0.3 to one metre above the tide level …

Tsunami alert issued after earthquake of 7.0 magnitude jolts Vanuatu
2 years, 2 months ago

Tsunami alert issued after earthquake of 7.0 magnitude jolts Vanuatu

India TV News  

A tsunami alert was issued for the Pacific nation of Vanuatu by the U.S. Geological Survey after the region was hit by a 7.0 magnitude earthquake on Sunday. This in turn led to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issuing a tsunami threat for the places near the Vanuatu coast. Vanuatu is home to about 280,000 people and is prone to …

Quake of magnitude 7 hits Papua New Guinea
4 years, 8 months ago

Quake of magnitude 7 hits Papua New Guinea

Deccan Chronicle  

A warning for “hazardous tsunami waves” was issued briefly for coastal regions within 300 kms of Wau in Papua New Guinea’s northeast, after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck the region, the U.S. Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said. The quake struck about 12.50pm local time at a depth of 85 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, and struck offshore 18 …

New Caledonia earthquake: Tsunami warning issued after powerful 7.6-magnitude quake strikes in Pacific
6 years, 3 months ago

New Caledonia earthquake: Tsunami warning issued after powerful 7.6-magnitude quake strikes in Pacific

The Independent  

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